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Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 1P vs SlingFin SplitWing UL Tarp

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

SlingFin SplitWing UL Tarp is the lighter option — 651 g lighter than the Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 1P (74% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 1P SlingFin SplitWing UL Tarp
Weight 875 g · 0.875 kg · 1.93 lb 224 g · 0.224 kg · 0.49 lb
Brand Nemo SlingFin
Category Shelter Shelter
Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 1P
875 g

Single-person ultralight tent using OSMO fabric that stays lighter when wet by managing moisture absorption. Excellent livability for 875g trail weight.

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SlingFin SplitWing UL Tarp
224 g

Minimal trekking-pole-supported tarp in 10D Nylon 66 ripstop sil/sil. Modular SplitWing system pairs with a mesh body and vestibule for full coverage.

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Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 1P vs SlingFin SplitWing UL Tarp: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the SlingFin SplitWing UL Tarp wins — at 224 g it is 651 g (74%) lighter than the Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 1P (875 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

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